THE PROVIDERS
The Emotional Man BY CARLOS EDWARDS, CLINICAL THERAPIST IN RIVIERA BEACH MR.CARLOSJEDWARDS@GMAIL.COM
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he hardest part about working with men is learning how to gain their trust. Unfortunately, most men have trust issues. We want to be able to find a safe space where men can be vulnerable without feeling judged. Because men hold so much in and keep many issues private, they can become overwhelmed, agitated, insecure, and anxious. This causes a shutdown in communication and damages relationships with loved ones.I’ve learned that when you gain the trust of a man, you will be able to receive whatever you need from him. In response, he will open more freely and be willing to accept whatever help he needs from you.
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men hold so much “ Because in and keep many issues private, they can become overwhelmed, agitated, insecure, and anxious. This causes a shutdown in communication and damages relationships with loved ones.
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